No Question About That - a Manchester United podcast

#1013 | Ed and Dominic discuss United’s deal to sign midfielder Ederson from Atalanta for around £35m plus add-ons. There’s been a muted reaction from fans but his standout physicality and counter-pressing should offer something the squad is missing, although concerns about his limited inventiveness in passing are fair. A useful squad option if United add two more midfielders, with Matheus Fernandes also progressing. There are rumors of United’s interest in Lewis Hall and Marcus Rashford has an uncertain future amid Barcelona’s spending. Finally, 12 United players will be going to World Cup and another 20 or so players and coaches have United connections.

00:00 Ederson Signs!

03:55 Analysing Ederson's Traits

08:10 Arsenal, PSG and the Rivalry

15:55 Matteus Fernandes

20:50 Lewis Hall 

24:30 Rashford, Barcelona and Finances

33:29 World Cup Preview: United Connections

34:58 Football Shirts, Kickoff Times and Wrap

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#1012 | Ed and Dharnish conclude their tactical review of the season, focusing on Michael Carrick’s interim spell at United. Carrick’s appointment mean no return for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and quickly produced results, with a focus on pragmatic but front-foot football. Carrick immediately installed a 4-2-3-1 system, highlighted by compact defending, fast transitions, plus one- and two-touch combinations in tight spaces. The strong results won him the job permanently, but slow starts and limited pressing/counter-pressing point to opportunities for improvement next season. What will Carrickball bring with the addition of more physical midfielders?

00:00 Introduction

02:23 Carrick Appointment Context

03:24 City Game Tactical Setup

05:47 Compact Defence and Transitions

09:06 Rondos and Quick Combinations

11:03 Results Run and Carrick's Pragmatism

16:03 Next Step: Pressing and Midfield Evolution

22:03 Transfer Wishlist and Squad Gaps

23:41 Carrick's Track Record

26:02 Wrap Up

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#1011 | Ed and Dharnish continue their tactical review of United’s season, covering the period from early November to Ruben Amorim’s January sacking. This period included a run of inconsistent, often drab matches saved only by United’s success from set-piece finishing. Then the turning point: 4-4 against Bournemouth, possibly United’s best attacking performance under Amorim, and a shift toward a back four. Only for Amorim, inexplicably, to return to a back three against the wishes of the club.

00:00 Part Two Overview

01:19 Set Pieces and the Autumn Run of Results

03:14 Why Was It Going Wrong?

05:14 Bournemouth 4-4: Amorim's Best Football

10:53 Back to a Back Three and the Wolves Debacle

14:20 Amorim's Sacking: Press Conference and Why He Failed

14:47 Could Amorim Have Found a Higher Ceiling?

24:17 Final Verdict and What Comes Next

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#1010 | Ed and Dharnish begin a three-part season tactical review, covering the start of the campaign through the autumn and setting up later segments on Ruben Amarin’s downfall and Michael Carrick’s resurgence. There’s a review of early matches including Arsenal, Fulham, Burnley, City, Chelsea, Brentford, and a damaging loss at Grimsby. Why did Amorim lean into long balls, why wouldn’t he move away from his beloved 3-4-3, and why did he insist on playing his best players out of position ... or not at all? 

00:00 Intro and Season Overview

01:18 Early Season: Amorim Ball

04:13 Grimsby and The Low Point

12:06 Attack Clicks and Set Pieces Saving Amorim

12:58 Pressing & Defensive Issues

19:39 Three Wins in a Row and Brighton

22:18 Transition to Part 2: Amorim's Downfall

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#1009 | Ed and Jamie review United’s Q3 financial results, noting slightly better-than-expected revenue, improved operating profit versus last year’s loss, and a wage bill at its lowest share of revenue in about a decade, alongside raised guidance. However, United face weak liquidity - around £60m cash- with the revolver credit up to £260m, ongoing outflows for historic transfer fees, and the continuing constraint this places on squad rebuilding. There’s a discussion around the confirmed costs of hiring and firing Amorim (£16.7m compensation plus a £5.2m write-off), the need to refinance roughly £750m of debt amid uncertain interest rates, limited progress on the new stadium, and a Betway training kit deal reported at £20m per year. Player sales continue to be important!

00:00 Introduction and Q3 Headlines

02:11 Financial Results Deep Dive

07:11 Cash, Debt and Transfer Budget

12:51 Carrick and Summer Strategy

16:37 Amorim Compensation Costs

19:37 Debt Refinancing and Stadium Update

26:47 Sponsorship: Betway, DXC

31:53 Player Trading

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